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  1. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi, i am currently soul searching with what direction to take my career. i am a registered nurse and have 2 baccalaureate degrees (nursing and physical education). i was thinking of going for my...

  2. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know if this date varies by state? Is there a "governing body" for nursing that would show the information? Also how do you know the quality or qualifications of the on line schools? Thanks!...

  3. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for the encouragement. Where are you in school (or on line for coursework)? Do you know if there is going to be a grandfather clause? Thank you. love hugs and prayers

  4. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    I would love to be on autopilot at this point but God has other plans! My 12 years of infertility hell delayed our family and disrupted my career path in nursing. SOOOOOOOOO with many years of...

  5. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely although next year they will both be in school full time (first grade and second grade), my oldest will be a freshman in college... I have LOTS of years to work YIKES:eek: and my...

  6. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Thats sort of what I'm thinking too but feel rushed and uninformed (with the changes breathing down my back!):eek: I also don't know which area of specialty yet and am interested in finding out when...

  7. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Yes that is what I'm afraid of too...by the time my ducks are in a row, it might be too late :crying2: :-( I was already misfortunate once before when I went back for my BSN. I was looking for a...

  8. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry yes DO - yes my area has all of those options (of course getting in is another challenge). I live in CT, and went to UCONN for both of my undergrad degrees. They are offering everything...

  9. Soul searching to further career APRN or MD?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Woknblues, I was hoping to not be in school again forever since I already have to BS degrees, and if the schooling is almost as long, I wonder if it just makes sense to be an OD or MD. My two...

  10. try corrections again?

    Carolbknits replied to Medsport's topic in Correctional

    Can't hurt to try if you liked it

  11. looking to further educate from bsn to masters in nursing

    Carolbknits replied to jwagman's topic in Advanced Practice

    jwagman I'm in the same boat, want to do something, just not sure WHAT! I'm doing home care now! I hear that new legislation is being passed also, that is requiring a PHD for APRN..at least here in...

  12. What do you do exactly?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi, I am looking into applying for an endoscopy nursing position. I know what I "THINK" endoscopy nurses do but can someone give me a typical day? What typical treatments, procedures, meds,...

  13. Returning to work, experience GI nursing?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi, I am returning to practice as a nurse. I am very interested in the GI nursing and am wondering about applying for an Endoscopy nursing position. I worked in an ICU/CCU unit, then did cardiac...

  14. I failed Nclex today

    Carolbknits replied to 2bR_Nswag's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will keep you in prayers. I have come to realize that when our paths are derailed, God has better plans! I will pray for you and God's paths to become more clearly laid out for you. love hugs and...

  15. Returning to work, experience GI nursing?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in Gastroenterology

    In CT we don't need to have CEU's but my licensed has never expired (I have only been out of practice for 3 years- Cardiac Rehab outpatient) but off the floors (out of ICU/CCU) for 11 years. I saw a...

  16. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    Carolbknits replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi, What do you consider midlevel? I'm in a refresher course to go back to work but am waiting for the last clinical part. I am an experienced RN but out of the field 3 years and off the floors 11...

  17. Colonoscopies ? can a NP or PA perform them?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hmmm guess that answers...but I guess I don't know if it answers my questions on whether to try to enter that field hahaha! Thanks love hugs and prayers

  18. Colonoscopies ? can a NP or PA perform them?

    Carolbknits posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I am considering going back for my NP or PA. I am curious if NP or PA's can do colonoscopies. Thanks love hugs and prayers

  19. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    Carolbknits replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wonder how much experience is enough? I am registered nurse, although off the floors for 11 years, out of practice for 3. I was in the ICU/CCU for 4 years. Is that considered enough expereience?...

  20. How can I get experience now?!?!...it's a question not rant...

    Carolbknits replied to oguesswhat's topic in General Nursing

    Same boat here, I'm am a registered nurse returning to the field - out of nursing 3 years, off the floor 11 years. My experience is in ICU/CCU. I recently called for a position in endoscopy but they...

  21. APN in GI

    Carolbknits replied to emmycRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Emmy, did you get any info? I would be intersted in the info too! Thanks love hugs and prayers

  22. APN in GI

    Carolbknits replied to emmycRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd love to hear from her too! Thanks. love hugs and prayers

  23. graduating RN with 11 years Endoscopy Tech experience

    Carolbknits replied to lizsn's topic in Gastroenterology

    Where does one get GI nursing experience-is there a specific GI floor or just regular medical floor?? Thanks love hugs and prayers

  24. What do you do exactly?

    Carolbknits replied to Carolbknits's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thank you for writing! I called about applying for a position in my area but they wanted recent conscious sedation practice and/or recent GI experience. I am a reentry nurse so I don't have either...

  25. Not to be provacative but why not Physician's assistant....

    Carolbknits replied to howardrgreenberg's topic in General Nursing

    utresearcher what kind of nurse practitioner are you? what exactly do you do in your field? i am thinking about np but not sure of the specialty yet. thanks love hugs and prayers